Within the Immortal Realm, the combatants remained unaware that two top-tier mid-level worlds were en route, poised to devour it.
The battle continued.
First, the Eastern Continent.
The Eastern Continent battlefield was the clash between the Azure Emperor and the Black Emperor.
The Black Emperor, fueled by millennia of hatred, fought with relentless ferocity.
Even though he was no longer at his peak, under the sway of his animosity, he fought the Azure Emperor to a standstill.
"Puff."
A branch from the Undying Root pierced the Black Emperor's chest.
Blood gushed forth.
The next moment…
Bang.
The branch was shattered by a surge of vital energy, the Azure Emperor's power lingering in the wound.
Vital energy surged into the wound, smoothing over the Azure Emperor's power.
It was difficult.
"Heh heh."
The Black Emperor let out a defiant chuckle.
He turned and charged forward again, his indomitable figure flickering continuously.
Dong.
Fists imbued with vital energy shot towards the sky.
Each punch carried an supreme power capable of shattering the heavens.
His killing intent was world-shattering…
A moment later, with a "boom," the two separated once more.
Behind the Azure Emperor, the Undying Root was severed, its azure wood energy dissipating, and a rich life force of wood immediately emerged in the world.
The two clashed, leaving both with injuries.
"Black Emperor."
The Undying Root had long since transformed into the Azure Emperor's true form.
Body and tree became one.
A hint of solemnity appeared on his face: "You are truly courting death."
"Threatening me?"
The Black Emperor sneered.
Battles between Heavenly Emperors of the same rank were difficult to decide quickly.
However, the Black Emperor had no intention of prolonging this.
"Azure Emperor."
Ye Guangji spoke, "Come, let us decide life and death. The grievances between you and me are finally due for resolution."
"..." The Azure Emperor remained silent.
The grievances were not his alone.
Others had been involved in his past actions.
"Do you think I am the weakest?" This was the Azure Emperor's thought.
If they perceived him as the weakest, they should have targeted the reckless brute, Chi Biao Nu.
Why target me?
He truly did not understand.
Not understanding, he asked, "Four of us attacked you back then. Why have you only come for me?"
"Heh."
The Black Emperor's vital energy remained powerful.
His sneer was laced with intense hatred: "Because Senior Wu Ji told me that I could kill you."
Azure Emperor: "..."
"As for the other three, others will deal with them."
"Hoo."
The Azure Emperor exhaled a long breath.
Never mind.
He no longer wished to exchange pleasantries with this brute.
"If you wish to decide life and death, come," the Azure Emperor stated fearlessly.
Boom!
The Undying Root swayed, and the Imperial Palace on its crown slowly descended.
It eventually merged into the Undying Root.
The Azure Emperor's aura grew even stronger.
With essence, energy, and spirit unified, the Azure Emperor's aura was immensely powerful.
In contrast, the Black Emperor opposite him produced two weapons.
"Profound Heaven Reversal Blades."
The Azure Emperor recognized these divine weapons that had belonged to the White Emperor.
Although the White Emperor cultivated swordsmanship, he had brought back these two weapons from the Chaotic Bell.
Since he did not use them, he gave them to his descendants. Later, they were plundered by Ba Wang and others in the Savage Realm, eventually falling into the Black Emperor's hands.
"This is your confidence in killing me?" the Azure Emperor frowned.
Had the Black Emperor gone mad?
Did he think he could kill me with just these two weapons? Was it possible?
At their level, only weapons cultivated with one's life could enhance combat power.
External weapons, even divine artifacts, had limited effect.
"Today, I shall slay you," the Black Emperor stated calmly.
"Kill."
The Black Emperor, wielding the Profound Heaven Reversal Blades, charged forward.
He held one blade in each hand.
A blade strike.
Chik.
A sword light of vital energy appeared in an instant.
With a "poof," it severed countless branches of the Undying Root.
Huala la.
The Undying Root swayed.
A powerful aura directly repelled and shattered the energy of the Profound Heaven Reversal Blades.
But the next moment, something entirely unexpected happened.
"Collapse."
The Profound Heaven Reversal Blades in the Black Emperor's hands actually shattered.
The Azure Emperor's pupils contracted, and he suddenly had a very bad premonition.
That feeling was as if his weakness had been exposed.
And was being targeted.
Boom.
At this moment, the Imperial Palace descended directly.
The extreme sense of danger caused the Azure Emperor to summon the Imperial Palace, intending to absorb the Undying Root within it.
"Too late."
The Black Emperor spoke softly.
As Heavenly Emperors, it was normal for the Azure Emperor to instantly perceive the source of danger.
But what if it was too late?
"Chik, chik, chik…"
The shattered Profound Heaven Reversal Blades transformed into numerous tiny seeds, attaching themselves to the Undying Root.
There were too many seeds, and they had a fuzzy texture.
In an instant, the Azure Emperor understood what they were.
A horrified exclamation escaped him: "Blood God Tree…"
The Blood God Tree, like the Undying Root, was a plant born in chaos.
The Blood God Tree's favorite food was the Undying Root, which it devoured to strengthen itself.
These two Profound Heaven Reversal Blades had been forged from Blood God Trees, and not just one, but two.
"Bastard."
The Azure Emperor felt the energy being devoured.
The Undying Root was the foundation of his attainment of Heavenly Emperor; his entire being was integrated with it.
Hundreds of millions of Blood God Tree seeds landed on the Undying Root, feeding on its energy and the essence of wood. The energy loss was too rapid, filling him with terror.
Boom.
Within the Imperial Palace, an endless stream of wood essence surged forth, attempting to save the Undying Root and annihilate the Blood God Tree seeds.
However, as these wood essences encountered the Blood God Tree seeds, while some were destroyed, more seeds joyfully absorbed the energy.
The Blood God Tree was a natural nemesis of the wood element.
If a cultivator of the fire element intervened, any Emperor Lord could easily destroy all of them. Any attribute could achieve this, except wood.
And the Azure Emperor, who had attained Emperor status through wood.
"San Bi."
The Azure Emperor suddenly roared.
He could never have imagined that the Profound Heaven Reversal Blades were Blood God Trees.
Naturally countering him…
"Boom."
A hand that covered the sky lunged towards the Emperor Lord San Bi.
San Bi also heard the Azure Emperor's summons and forcefully broke free from Ba Wang's entanglement, flying towards the Azure Emperor's palm.
The sky-covering giant palm arrived in an instant.
"Here I come!"
Ba Wang let out a defiant laugh, abandoning Emperor Lord San Bi.
Arrogantly channeling the power of his physical path, he slammed into the Azure Emperor's hand.
Bang.
With a single touch, his body began to disintegrate.
He was severely wounded.
"So damn strong."
Ba Wang rose, forcibly reattaching his shattered body.
It was too strong.
With just one touch, before the Azure Emperor even acknowledged him, he was nearly annihilated.
"This is what it means to be a Heavenly Emperor," Ba Wang's eyes were filled with longing.
"Hmph."
At this moment, the Black Emperor made his move.
His vital energy surged like a dragon, suddenly attacking and shattering the giant palm with a punch.
Under the oppressive aura of the Black Emperor, Emperor Lord San Bi's body instantly disintegrated, his soul appearing with intense terror in its eyes.
At this moment…
Boom.
The Azure Emperor's attack arrived, attempting to block the Black Emperor.
"Not enough."
The Black Emperor, with vital energy soaring, was ferocious and unparalleled.
With a wild charge, a "boom" shattered the Azure Emperor's attack once more.
From afar, the Azure Emperor's expression became extremely solemn.
He had to make a choice.
The Undying Root was being devoured by the Blood God Tree seeds, and he had already lost too much energy. If this continued, the Undying Root would be completely consumed by the Blood God Tree.
But the Black Emperor was preventing him from taking Emperor Lord San Bi, unless… he paid a price.
Without paying a price, how could he break through the Black Emperor's obstruction?
A choice!
"Hum."
A figure emerged from the Azure Emperor's palace.